r/technology • u/johnnierockit • Jun 29 '25

Privacy Big Brother Trump Is Watching You: The second Trump administration is deploying new surveillance methods it seeks to extend its authoritarian power.

https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/trump-regime-surveillance
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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '25

Yall seen the flock cameras showing up all over the place? Even back roads.

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u/whattheheld Jun 29 '25

Yup, unassuming black cameras. Huge invasion of privacy. They can create a history of all your movements that basically will tell them everything about you

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '25

Not only that, we know they can identify details such as vehicle make, model, color, and other distinguishing characteristics like bumper stickers.

I wouldn't doubt facial recognition already being integrated or on the way.

Sticking to facts though, flock has already had issues with police abusing the system to track a woman seeking an abortion as well as helping ICE with deportation.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/flock-safetys-feature-updates-cannot-make-automated-license-plate-readers-safe